wheel alignment FORD ECOSPORT 2022 Warranty Guide

Toyo/Nitto.................. 47WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW
LONG? ........................ 47
ELIGIBLE TIRES.................. 47
WHAT IS NOT COVERED? . .......... 47
WHAT TOYO/NITTO TIRES WILL DO . . . . 48
HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM ............ 49
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS . . ............ 49
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS ...... 50
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION .................. 50
CONTACT INFORMATION ........... 50
Linglong.................... 51GENERAL LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS . . 51
WHAT IS WARRANTED AND FOR HOW
LONG ......................... 51
WHAT IS NOT COVERED............ 51
OWNERS OBLIGATIONS ............ 52
ARBITRATION CLAUSE . ............ 53
DISCLAIMER . . .................. 54
Falken...................... 55FALKEN LIMITED WARRANTY ........ 55
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW
LONG ......................... 55
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE
WARRANTY .................... 55
OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS . . . ......... 56
LEGAL RIGHTS . . ................ 56
CONTACT INFORMATION ........... 57
SafetyInformation......... 58DRIVING ON ANY TIRE THAT DOES NOT HAVE
THE CORRECT INFLATION PRESSURE IS
DANGEROUS . . . ................ 58
CHECK THE COLD INFLATION PRESSURES
IN ALL YOUR TIRES, INCLUDING THE SPARE,
AT LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH . . ..... 58
TIRE SPINNING .................. 59 HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE
DANGEROUS
.................... 59
SPEED RATINGS . ................. 59
INSPECT YOUR TIRES, DO NOT DRIVE ON
A DAMAGED TIRE OR WHEEL ......... 61
HAZARDS ....................... 61
INSPECTION ..................... 61
TIRE TREADWEAR INDICATORS “WEAR
BARS” ......................... 62
DO NOT OVERLOAD: DRIVING ON ANY
OVERLOADED TIRE IS DANGEROUS . . . . . 62
TRAILER TOWING ................. 62
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE
IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM
MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES. ......... 62
CHECK HOW YOUR TIRES ARE WEARING
AT LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH ........ 62
TIRE MIXING ..................... 63
TIRE ROTATION .................. 63
CUSTOMIZATION OF TIRES, WHEELS, OR
SUSPENSION ON SUVS AND LIGHT
TRUCKS ....................... 63
TIRE ALTERATIONS . . .............. 64
REPAIRS - WHEREVER POSSIBLE,
SEE YOUR TIRE RETAILER AT ONCE . . . . . 64
STORAGE ...................... 64
FOLLOW THESE MOUNTING
RECOMMENDATIONS .............. 65
TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES ........... 65
REMEMBER... TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR
TIRES AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT: . . . . . . 65
FAILURE TO OBSERVE ANY OF THE
RECOMMENDED PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED
IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAN LEAD TO
ERRATIC VEHICLE BEHAVIOR AND/OR TIRE
DAMAGE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN
ACCIDENT. ...................... 66
Index........................ 67
Table of Contents
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ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
PASSENGER AND LIGHT
TRUCK TIRES
Including RFT Tires with Run-Flat
Technology
ELIGIBILITY
This Limited Warranty covers
BRIDGESTONE and FIRESTONE brand
passenger and light truck tires, including
RFT and temporary spare tires, originally
installed by the vehicle manufacturer on
a new vehicle. You are covered under the
terms of this Limited Warranty if the
tire was produced after July 4, 2004
(DOT serial 2704 or later) and has been
used only on the vehicle on which it was
originally installed in non-commercial
service.
WHAT IS WARRANTED AND
FOR HOW LONG
Before wearing down to 2/32” (1.6 mm)
remaining original tread depth (i.e. worn
down to the top of the built-in indicators
in the tread grooves) and within 6 years
from the date of purchase (proof of
purchase date required; without proof of
purchase date, then within 6 years from
the date of tire manufacture), for any
reason other than those excluded in the
section entitled “What This Limited
Warranty Does Not Cover,” any eligible
tire that becomes unusable for any
reason within the manufacturer’s control
will be replaced with an equivalent new
tire on the basis set forth in this Limited
Warranty.
WHAT THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
This Limited Warranty does not cover the
following:
1. Tire damage or irregular wear due to:
A. Road hazards, including, without
limitation: Puncture, cut, impact
break, stone drill, bruise, bulge,
snag, etc.
B. Improper use or operation,
including, without limitation:
Improper inflation pressure,
overloading, tire/wheel spinning,
use of an improper wheel, tire
chain damage, misuse,
misapplication, negligence, tire
alteration, or for racing or
competition purposes.
C.
Insufficient or improper
maintenance,including, without
limitation: Failure to rotate tires as
recommended in this manual,
wheel misalignment, worn
suspension components, improper
tire mounting or demounting,
tire/wheel assembly imbalance, or
other vehicle conditions, defects,
or characteristics.
D. Contamination or degradation
by petroleum products or other
chemicals, fire or other externally
generated heat, or water or other
material trapped inside the tire
during mounting or inflation.
E. Improper repair voids this
Limited Warranty.
F. For RFT tires only, improper
run-flat or low tire pressure
operation, including, without
limitation: Exceeding speed,
distance, or other run-flat/low-
pressure operation limitations.
Bridgestone/Firestone
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allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you.
This Limited Warranty applies only to
consumers actually using the tire in the
United States and Canada. For warranty
conditions outside the United States and
Canada, see your local Bridgestone
Firestone distributor.
Obligations under this policy may not be
enlarged or altered by anyone.
In accordance with Federal Law, this
Limited Warranty has been designated as
a Limited Warranty. Nothing in this
Limited Warranty is intended to be a
representation that tire failures cannot
occur. This Limited Warranty is given in
the United States by Bridgestone
Americas Tire Operations, LLC,
535 Marriott Dr., Nashville, TN 37214 and
in Canada by Bridgestone Canada Inc.,
5770 Hurontario St., Suite 400,
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5R 3G5.
OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS
In order to keep this Limited Warranty
valid, we require you to have your tires
regularly inspected and rotated per the
recommendations outlined in your
vehicle’s owner’s manual and to furnish
proof of same in order to receive an
adjustment. Such proof should show the
date, mileage, and servicing location. A
sales receipt containing this information
will suffice. It is your obligation to
maintain proper tire inflation pressures as
specified by the vehicle manufacturer
and to operate the vehicle within
tire/vehicle load capacity and speed
limitations. It is also your obligation to
maintain proper wheel alignment and
tire/wheel assembly balance. To request
an adjustment, you must present the tireto an authorized Bridgestone Firestone
retailer. Complete and sign the customer
section of the Bridgestone Americas Tire
Operations, LLC Limited Warranty
adjustment form and pay appropriate
replacement price, taxes, disposal fee,
and service charges, if any.
ARBITRATION
You and Bridgestone Americas Tire
Operations, LLC agree that all claims,
disputes, and controversies between you
and it, including any of its agents,
employees, successors, or assigns, arising
out of or in connection with this Limited
Warranty, or any other warranties, express
or implied, including a failure of warranty
and the validity of this arbitration clause,
but excluding claims for personal injury or
property damage, shall be resolved by
binding arbitration between you and it,
according to the formal dispute resolution
procedures of the National Arbitration
Forum, under the Code of Procedure then
in effect. This arbitration will be
conducted as a document hearing. If you
request any procedures beyond a
document hearing, you will be responsible
for all fees, including filing and
administrative fees, above and beyond
the fees required for document hearings.
The arbitration between you and
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations,
LLC shall not include any other
customers, be combined or consolidated
in any fashion with arbitrations involving
other customers, or proceed in any form
of class action in which the claims of
numerous customers are considered
together. Any award of the arbitrator(s)
may be entered as a judgment in any
court of competent jurisdiction. The
arbitrators will have no authority to award
punitive or other damages not measured
by the prevailing party’s actual damages,
except as may be required by statute.
Bridgestone/Firestone
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ABOUT THIS WARRANTY
As the original purchaser of a
BFGoodrich® brand passenger or light
truck tire, you are encouraged to read this
booklet carefully to determine which
warranty coverages apply to the specific
tires that you own. Please also pay close
attention to the Owner’s Manual since it
provides essential safety and
maintenance information.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR
HOW LONG
Workmanship and Materials
BFGoodrich brand passenger and light
truck tires, used in normal service on the
vehicle on which they were originally
fitted and in accordance with the
maintenance recommendations and
safety warnings contained in the
attached owner’s manual, are covered by
this warranty against defects in
workmanship and materials for the life of
the original usable tread, or six years
from the date of purchase, whichever
comes first. At that time, all warranties,
express or implied, expire. The life of the
original usable tread is the original tread
down to the level of the treadwear
indicators - 2/32” (1.6 mm) of tread
remaining. Date of purchase is
documented by new vehicle registration.
If no proof of purchase is available, the
date of manufacture as molded on the
sidewall will be used. Replacement will
be made in accordance with the terms
and conditions described under “How
Replacement Charges are Calculated”.
NOTE:Your vehicle manufacturer may
provide additional tire warranty coverage
over and above what is provided by
BFGoodrich. Consult your vehicle owner’s
information for further information.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires Which Become Unserviceable
Due to:
• Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact damage or puncture).
• Incorrect mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance or improper
repair.
• Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation, over-inflation or
other abuse.
• Uneven or rapid wear which is caused by mechanical irregularity in the
vehicle such as wheel misalignment,
(a measured tread difference of 2/32”
(1.6 mm) or more across the tread on
the same tire).
• Accident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration or vandalism.
• Use in commercial applications for treadwear.
• Flat spotting caused by improper storage.
• The adding of liquid, solid or gaseous materials other than air, nitrogen or
carbon dioxide (for example, water
base sealers or balancing substances).
• Ozone or weather checking.
HOW REPLACEMENT
CHARGES ARE CALCULATED
Passenger and Light Truck
Tires Workmanship/Materials
A tire which becomes unserviceable due
to a condition covered by this
workmanship and materials limited
warranty will be replaced with a
comparable new BFGoodrich brand tire,
free of charge, when 2/32” (1.6 mm) or
less of the original tread is worn, (or 25%
or less, whichever is more beneficial to
BFGoodrich
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The replacement tire price will be
determined by multiplying the
percentage of the useable tread worn by
the Dealers Selling Price (excluding all
applicable taxes) at the time of the
adjustment. The useable tread is the
original tread down to the tread wear
indicators (2/32nd of an inch or 1.6 mm
of tread remaining.)
**A “comparable” new Continental brand
tire may be of either the same tire line or
the same basic construction but with a
different sidewall or tread configuration.
If a higher priced tire is selected, the
consumer will pay the difference in price.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY
THIS WARRANTY
The Following Are Not
Covered
Road Hazard:Any tire with road hazard
damage, which includes, but is not
limited to: cuts, snags, punctures, bruises,
and impact breaks.
Ride/Vibration: Any ride/vibration
complaint after the first 2/32” (1.6 mm)
of treadwear or 12 months of service,
whichever comes first.
Repairs: If a tire is returned under
complaint and the reason for the tire’s
disablement is in any way associated
with a repair, or with the situation that
led to the repair, the manufacturer’s
warranty is invalidated.
Mileage: Mileage is not covered under
this policy. Improper operation or maintenance:
This includes, but is not limited to, effects
caused by:
1. Improper tire inflation and/or
improper load/speed practices:
These practices can cause excessive
operational temperatures and stresses
that exceed the tire’s capabilities.
2. Improper or insufficient tire
rotation.
3. Improper vehicle alignment.
4. Damage due to:
– Rim irregularities or rim damage.
– Snow chains.
– Vehicle mechanical problems,
including brake problems, and
vehicle wheel alignment.
– Extreme temperature exposure.
– Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning, or racing
– Improper tire storage.
– Automotive accident.
– Chemical corrosion or fire.
– Use contrary to the vehicles manufacturer’s tire
recommendations.
– Misuse or misapplication.
Improper Mounting or Demounting
Alteration: such as, but not limited to,
adding a white inlay on blackwall, tread
regrooving, tire truing or siping, or adding
sealant materials to the tire.
Weather checking/cracking: Not
covered after 48 months from the date of
purchase.
Failure to observe safety and
maintenance precautions set forth in
“Safety W arning.”
Continental
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After The Free Replacement
Period
The tire (except temporary spare tire)
may still be eligible for a pro rata
replacement for 72 months from date of
original purchase until the tread is worn
down to the tread wear indicators
(2/32nds of an inch or 1.6 mm of tread
remaining.) If an eligible tire becomes
unserviceable under the stipulations of
this Limited Warranty and Adjustment
policy it will be replaced charging the
owner a pro-rated amount. Owner pays
all applicable taxes (including F.E.T.),
mounting and balancing charges.
The replacement tire price will be
determined by multiplying the
percentage of the useable tread worn by
the Dealers Selling Price (excluding all
applicable taxes) at the time of the
adjustment. The useable tread is the
original tread down to the tread wear
indicators (2/32nds of an inch or 1.6 mm
of tread remaining.)
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
The Following Are Not
Covered
Road Hazard:Any tire with road hazard
damage, which includes, but is not
limited to: cuts, snags, punctures, bruises,
and impact breaks.
Ride/Vibration: Any ride/vibration
complaint after the first 2/32” (1.6 mm)
of treadwear or 12 months of service,
whichever comes first. Repairs:
If a tire is returned under
complaint and the reason for the tire’s
disablement is in any way associated with
a repair, or with the situation that led to
the repair, the manufacturer’s warranty is
invalidated.
Mileage: Tread wearout up to a
predetermined mileage is not covered
under this policy.
Improper operation or maintenance:
This includes, but is not limited to, effects
caused by:
1. Improper tire inflation and/or
improper load/speed practices:
These practices can cause excessive
operational temperatures and
stresses that exceed the tire’s
capabilities.
2. Improper or insufficient tire
rotation.
3. Improper vehicle alignment.
4. Damage due to:
– Rim irregularities or rim damage.
– Snow chains.
– Vehicle mechanical problems,
including brake problems, and
vehicle wheel alignment.
– Extreme temperature exposure.
– Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning, or racing
– Improper tire storage.
– Automotive accident.
– Chemical corrosion or fire.
– Use contrary to the vehicles manufacturer’s tire
recommendations.
– Misuse or misapplication.
General
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY
THE WARRANTY
NON ADJUSTABLE
CONDITIONS
This limited warranty does not apply to
tires which are being serviced under the
following conditions:
A. Irregular wear or tire damage dueto:
– Road hazards such as punctures, cuts, snags, scuffs, carcass
bruises or impact breaks.
– Fire, wreck or collision.
– Improper inflation, overloading, high speed spinning, improper
mounting or demounting,
running flat, racing, vandalism,
willful damage or abuse.
– Misalignment, wheel imbalance, defective brakes or shock
absorber, use of tire chains.
– Any tire which has failed as a result of adding materials (e.g.
tire fillers, sealant, or balancing
substances).
– Mechanical failure or design of vehicle.
B. Tires fitted to anything other than the original vehicles.
C. Tire worn beyond treadwear indicator (2/32” [1.6 mm] of tread
remaining).
D. Tire presented by other than the actual owner-user. E. Tire branded “NA” (meaning no
adjustment) or “blem” (meaning
blemished).
F. Loss of time inconvenience, loss of use of the vehicle or consequential
damage.
G. Ride disturbance caused by damaged wheels or after
free-replacement conditions.
H. Tire with weather cracking which was purchased more than four
years prior to presentation for
adjustment.
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS
A. No Hankook Tire employee, retaileror dealer has the authority to make
any warranty, representation,
promise or agreement on behalf of
Hankook Tire except as stated in
this policy.
B. Tires used in racing related activities or competitive events are not
covered by this warranty.
C. Limitation of remedy: to the extent permitted by law, Hankook
disclaims liability for all
consequential and incidental
damages. Some provinces and
states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have the rights which
vary from province in Canada, and
from state to state in the U.S.A.
Hankook
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
POLICY
• Tire failure, defect, malfunction ordamage resulting from improper
operation or maintenance such as, but
not limited to, overloading, excessive
speed and inflation practices causing
excessive operational temperatures
that exceed specifications,
misapplication, tire/wheel imbalance,
vandalism, use of puncture sealants
and/or chemical corrosion.
•
Road hazards, including but not limited
to cuts, snags, punctures, bruises,
impact brakes, tire plugs, and/or any
other damage caused by tire repair.
• Ride problems, vibration problems, and/or out-of-round Tires, if Maxxis
determines the problem is not the
result of a defect covered under this
Limited Warranty, regardless of the
tread depth of the Tire.
• Irregular treadwear resulting from improper wheel alignment, under or
over inflation, tire abuse (such as
spinning), improper mounting or
dismounting, vehicle mechanical
problems (such as faulty, worn or
malfunctioning brakes and/or
suspension), damaged wheels, tire
truing, snow/ice chain usage, flat
spots caused by braking, or Tires
involved in accidents.
• Tire alterations such as, but not limited to, bead or sidewall decorative
material and/or adding a white inlay
(whitewall) to the tire.
• Failure, defect, malfunction or damage to Tires used on vehicles
engaged in racing or special
applications, such as police pursuit.
• Claims made by persons other than the original consumer purchaser.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
•Any implied warranty or condition,
whether statutory or otherwise,
including that of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, is
limited to the duration of this
written Limited Warranty.
• Maxxis is not responsible for loss of
time, inconvenience, loss of use of
vehicle, and/or costs of towing or
transportation, or any other
consequential, incidental or
indirect damages.
• Some States (or Provinces) do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty or condition lasts, so
the above limitation may not apply to
you. Some States (or Provinces) do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages,
so these limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you.
• This Limited Warranty is only applicable in the United States and
Canada.
• This Limited Warranty is not intended as a representation that a tire failure
cannot occur.
• This Limited Warranty is the entire warranty given by Maxxis, and Maxxis’
complete obligation with respect to
the Tires is stated in this Limited
Warranty. No one has the authority to
imply, suggest, agree, represent,
warrant, or promise contrary to the
terms of this Limited Warranty.
• This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from
State to State or Province to Province.
Maxxis
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ABOUT THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY
As the original purchaser of a Michelin®
passenger or light truck tire, you are
covered by all the benefits and
conditions (subject to the maintenance
recommendations and safety warnings)
contained in this booklet. To ensure your
understanding of and compliance with
the terms and conditions of this
warranty, please read it carefully. It is
essential that you also read and
understand the safety and maintenance
recommendations for tires contained in
this booklet.
WHAT’S COVERED AND FOR
HOW LONG?
Workmanship and Materials
Michelin passenger and light truck tires,
used in normal service on the vehicle on
which they were originally fitted and in
accordance with the maintenance
recommendations and safety warnings
contained in this warranty guide and your
vehicle’s owner guide, are covered by this
limited warranty against defects in
workmanship and materials for the life of
the original usable tread, or six years
from date of purchase, whichever comes
first. At that time, all warranties, express
or implied, expire. Replacement will be
made in accordance with the terms and
conditions described under “How
Replacement Charges are Calculated”.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires which become unserviceable
due to:
• Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag,bruise, impact damage, or puncture).
• Incorrect mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance or improper
repair.
• Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation, over-inflation or
other abuse.
• Uneven or rapid wear which is caused by mechanical irregularity in the
vehicle such as wheel misalignment,
(a measured tread difference of 2/32”
[1.6 mm] or more across the tread on
the same tire).
• Accident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration, or vandalism.
• Use in commercial applications for treadwear; by this warranty for six
years.
• Flat spotting caused by improper storage or brake lock.
• The addition of liquid, solid or gaseous materials other than air, nitrogen or
carbon dioxide (for example, water
base sealers or balancing substances).
• Ozone or weather checking.
Michelin
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WHAT IS WARRANTED AND
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR
WARRANTY COVERAGE?
Pirelli Tire LLC (Pirelli), 100 Pirelli Drive,
Rome, GA 30161, warrants that all Pirelli
Original Equipment and New
Replacement Passenger and Light Truck
tires with a complete D.O.T. identification
number and branded “Pirelli” which are
supplied by Pirelli, either directly or
through an authorized Pirelli dealer, and
which are mounted on passenger
vehicles and light trucks for primary use
within the U.S.A. and Canada will be free
from defects in workmanship and
materials. This Limited Warranty is
extended to the first retail purchaser of
the tire in the United States and Canada
or to the original owner of the vehicle on
which Pirelli tires come mounted as
Original Equipment.
This Limited Warranty does not cover any
associated service charges, including
costs associated with mounting and
balancing of the tire, tire rotation,
studding, wheel alignment, etc., unless
and to the extent otherwise expressly
stated herein.
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND
REPLACEMENT TIRES
DEFINITIONS
“Original Equipment Tires” are Pirelli tires
supplied as original equipment by the
vehicle manufacturer or vehicle dealer on
new vehicles.“Replacement Tires” are Pirelli tires
mounted to your vehicle after the Original
Equipment Tires or any tires from other
manufacturers have been removed from
your vehicle.
Any references in this Limited Warranty to
“Pirelli tires” without specification as to
Original Equipment Tires or Replacement
Tires should be read as reference to either
one or both Original Equipment Tires or
Replacement Tires.
OTHER WARRANTIES
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE
ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY GIVEN
BY PIRELLI. PIRELLI DOES NOT MAKE
ANY OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY,
AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE
DURATION OF THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY. PIRELLI DOES NOT
AUTHORIZE ANY OTHER PERSON,
INCLUDING AUTHORIZED PIRELLI
DEALERS OR VEHICLE
MANUFACTURERS, OR VEHICLE
DEALERS, TO CHANGE THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY OR CREATE ANY OTHER
OBLIGATION IN CONNECTION WITH
PIRELLI TIRES.
Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitation may not apply to you.
Pirelli
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